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#9 Strategic vision and direction
To earn this Open Badge, you should use the resources on our Step into Leadership website to help you meet the criteria below. You may also wish to reflect on other leadership learning you have undertaken that contributes to you meeting the criteria e.g. a formal leadership programme you have undertaken or leadership learning that has been delivered by your organisation.
Provide evidence that you are able to:
- contribute to the development of organisational vision and direction which reflects shared values, purpose and aspiration
- ensure that the views and concerns of staff and people using services are represented and reflected within your organisation’s strategic vision
- represent and communicate that vision to others
- motivate and inspire others in support of the vision
- maintain broad awareness and understanding of the social, political and economic and professional context of social services
- critically analyse and evaluate current and emerging developments in the local and national context relevant to the delivery of social work and social care services
- evaluate the impact of your organisation’s strategic plans and policies, and provide constructive feedback to influence the direction of the organisation
- contribute to and oversee the development of operational systems, procedures, practices and policies which support organisational strategy and direction.
Submit your application
The SSSC Open Badge system relies on trust. We trust that the evidence you provide will be of your own work and based on your own skills and knowledge. By submitting an application you agree to the following statement: "In studying and completing the activities for this badge, I confirm that all the work provided as evidence will be my own." The SSSC will revoke a badge if the evidence provided is discovered to have been the work of someone else.Your evidence, name, and email address will be sent to the organisation who issue this badge